Crystal Garden Herbs

Barberry is one of the best remedies for correcting liver function and promoting the flow of bile. It is indicated when there is an inflammation of the gall-bladder or in the presence of gallstones. When jaundice occurs due to a congested state of the liver, Barberry is also indicated. As a bitter tonic with mild laxative effects, it is used with weak or debilitated people to strengthen and cleanse the system. An interesting action is its ability to reduce an enlarged spleen. It acts against malaria and is also effective in the treatment of protozoal infection due to Leishmania spp.

Priest & Priest tell us that it is a stimulating tonic hepatic: influences the mucosa generally, removing mucoid accumulations and controlling excess secretion. Improves appetite, digestion and assimilation. Indicated for gouty constitutions They give the following specific indications: Biliary catarrh with constipation and jaundice. Gastritis, biliousness, debility during convalescence, ulcerative stomatitis, eczema of the hands.

Felter considered it

much like Hydrastis and could be employed for many of the uses of that scarce and high-priced drug. Used for chronic catarrhal ophthalmias as a decoction, also in aphtous ulcers. It is tonic, and if pushed purgative. It is of value in non-obstructive jaundice and in gastric and intestinal dyspepsias. In renal catarrh, occasioned by the presence of calculi, small doses may be given when there is burning and soreness and excess mucous in the urinary tract.